The Tanglewood Great Britain Series represents a new chapter in British guitar making — one rooted in tradition but defined by innovation. Each instrument is handcrafted in our boutique York workshop, where skilled luthiers bring together select imported timbers with meticulous attention to detail. This is the first range of Tanglewood acoustics to be fully built in the UK, and every element has been chosen to deliver both inspiring tone and lasting playability.

At the heart of each model lies an AAA-grade Alaskan Sitka spruce soundboard, prized for its strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic responsiveness. Paired with African solid mahogany back and sides, the result is a tonal character that combines the warmth and depth of mahogany with the shimmering clarity and projection of spruce. An African mahogany neck topped with a West African ebony fingerboard provides stability, a smooth playing surface, and a touch of natural brightness to the overall voice.

For the first time ever in a Tanglewood acoustic, these guitars feature a bolt-on neck design. Beyond making future servicing and adjustments easier, the construction enhances long-term stability and allows precise neck alignment for optimum playability. Coupled with stainless steel frets, a 44.5mm nut, and premium details such as herringbone rosettes, herringbone & maple binding, an ebony bridge, and gold Grover machine heads, the series embodies boutique craftsmanship throughout.

Every model comes equipped with LR Baggs Stage Pro Element electronics, making them as capable on stage as they are in the studio or at home. Strung with Elixir Nanoweb Light strings, they’re designed to sing with clarity from the very first note.

The Great Britain Series is more than just a collection of guitars — it’s a statement of artistry, combining heritage materials, modern design choices, and the hands of British luthiers to create instruments built to inspire for decades.